Dirty John — Season 1
This true crime anthology, based on the podcast of the same name, follows the terrifyingly true story of Orange County interior designer Debra Newell’s romance with John Meehan, a handsome and romanti
About this season
This true crime anthology, based on the podcast of the same name, follows the terrifyingly true story of Orange County interior designer Debra Newell’s romance with John Meehan, a handsome and romantic charmer who sweeps Debra off her feet and pulls her into his web of lies.
Episodes (8)
1. Approachable Dreams
6.9Aired 25 November 2018 • 51 min
Debra Newell has a seemingly perfect life: she’s successful, beautiful and lives in one of California’s most desirable coastal cities, Newport Beach. The only thing missing is love. So when Debra finally meets charming and handsome doctor John Meehan, she’s quickly swept into a whirlwind romance, much to her daughters’ dismay.
2. Red Flags and Parades
7.5Aired 2 December 2018 • 47 min
Debra and John revel secretly in their newlywed bliss, as Veronica, Terra, and Toby hatch a plan to prove their suspicions about their mother’s new man.
3. Remember It Was Me
7.0Aired 9 December 2018 • 47 min
Debra discovers John’s criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family.
4. Shrapnel
6.3Aired 16 December 2018 • 42 min
Debra confronts John in the present, while we learn more about Arlane’s past.
5. Lord High Executioner
6.4Aired 23 December 2018 • 48 min
John gets clean for Debra. Terra learns John’s back. John puts his sister through the ringer.
6. One Shoe
6.5Aired 30 December 2018 • 41 min
Debra makes a decision about John. In Ohio, John captures the attention of Detective Dennis Luken.
7. Chivalry
6.2Aired 6 January 2019 • 42 min
A look at how John operates while Debra tries to move forward.
8. This Young Woman Fought Like Hell
6.2Aired 13 January 2019 • 42 min
John and Debra's relationship comes to a head in an unexpected way.